Zaffai and the Tempests
$0.22
$0.22Legendary Creature — Human Bard Sorcerer
How it feels to play against
Fair Game
Interactive and enjoyable to play against.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#1224
Current Rank
Izzet Combos
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zaffai and the Tempests decks.
Rewrite History+1% Synergy
$0.13
Molecule Man+0% Synergy
$25.44
Doom's Time Platform+0% Synergy
$2.17
The Scarlet Witch0% Synergy
$0.75
Stark Industries0% Synergy
$0.11
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zaffai and the Tempests's abilities and overall game plan.
Wisdom of Ages+42% Synergy
$0.30
Time Stretch+41% Synergy
$4.27
Improvisation Capstone+39% Synergy
$9.55
Mnemonic Deluge+39% Synergy
$7.38
Apex of Power+39% Synergy
$1.27
Aminatou's Augury+39% Synergy
$0.37
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+38% Synergy
$0.27
Hit the Mother Lode+34% Synergy
$0.62
Molten-Core Maestro+34% Synergy
$0.40
Nexus of Fate+33% Synergy
$6.65
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zaffai and the Tempests decks.
Rapturous Moment+33% Synergy
$0.25
Prismari, the Inspiration+29% Synergy
$4.50
Hexing Squelcher+24% Synergy
$20.93
Seething Song+23% Synergy
$12.81
Mana Geyser+22% Synergy
$1.16
Big Score+16% Synergy
$0.37
Archmage Emeritus+12% Synergy
$0.89
Storm-Kiln Artist+9% Synergy
$1.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse+0% Synergy
$2.08
Counterspell-8% Synergy
$3.70
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Force of Will+11% Synergy
$62.75
Jeska's Will+9% Synergy
$41.43
Ancient Tomb+7% Synergy
$130.39
Mystical Tutor+6% Synergy
$16.77
Mana Vault+6% Synergy
$111.44
Rhystic Study+3% Synergy
$73.44
Underworld Breach0% Synergy
$11.97
Fierce Guardianship-2% Synergy
$55.85
Gamble-3% Synergy
$16.37
Cyclonic Rift-5% Synergy
$40.10
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Displacer Kitten+29% Synergy
$31.33
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor+28% Synergy
$0.91
Blazing Firesinger+28% Synergy
$0.37
Abstract Paintmage+22% Synergy
$0.28
Colorstorm Stallion+21% Synergy
$0.32
Thunderdrum Soloist+19% Synergy
$0.29
Vivi Ornitier+14% Synergy
$36.02
Rootha, Mastering the Moment+14% Synergy
$0.42
Pinnacle Monk+13% Synergy
$1.14
Spectacular Skywhale+13% Synergy
$0.13
Harmonized Trio+13% Synergy
$0.54
Muse Seeker+12% Synergy
$0.20
Prismari Pianist+12% Synergy
$0.34
Hydro-Channeler+11% Synergy
$0.20
Tackle Artist+11% Synergy
$0.13
The Dawning Archaic+10% Synergy
$1.61
Pigment Wrangler+9% Synergy
$0.12
Elemental Mascot+9% Synergy
$0.11
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+9% Synergy
$0.21
Treasonous Ogre+8% Synergy
$21.26
Thassa's Oracle+8% Synergy
$22.40
Stormcatch Mentor+7% Synergy
$0.30
Leitmotif Composer+7% Synergy
$0.19
Goblin Glasswright+7% Synergy
$0.15
Expressive Firedancer+7% Synergy
$0.08
Zealous Lorecaster+7% Synergy
$0.08
Dirgur Focusmage+7% Synergy
$0.34
The Emperor of Palamecia+6% Synergy
$0.25
Galazeth Prismari+5% Synergy
$0.33
Exhibition Tidecaller+5% Synergy
$0.68
Alania, Divergent Storm+5% Synergy
$0.27
Ashling, Rekindled+5% Synergy
$1.34
Electro, Assaulting Battery+5% Synergy
$5.26
Emeritus of Ideation+5% Synergy
$6.40
Emeritus of Conflict+4% Synergy
$1.28
Archaeomancer+4% Synergy
$0.30
Goblin Electromancer+3% Synergy
$0.29
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer+3% Synergy
$44.43
Ashling, Flame Dancer+3% Synergy
$5.32
Faerie Mastermind+2% Synergy
$10.69
Simian Spirit Guide+2% Synergy
$3.11
Archmage of Runes+2% Synergy
$3.42
Dualcaster Mage+2% Synergy
$4.77
Thunderclap Drake+1% Synergy
$0.69
Veyran, Voice of Duality+0% Synergy
$1.75
Laboratory Maniac+0% Synergy
$1.82
Birgi, God of Storytelling-3% Synergy
$33.61
Guttersnipe-4% Synergy
$0.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner-5% Synergy
$0.77
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-12% Synergy
$6.68
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zaffai and the Tempests safe.
Pyretic Ritual+21% Synergy
$4.85
Magma Opus+19% Synergy
$0.28
Return the Favor+17% Synergy
$0.56
Prismari Charm+16% Synergy
$0.33
Traumatic Critique+12% Synergy
$0.63
Mana Drain+11% Synergy
$56.52
Essence Scatter+11% Synergy
$0.24
Flashback+9% Synergy
$3.88
Quick Study+9% Synergy
$0.20
Prismari Command+9% Synergy
$0.31
Vibrant Outburst+9% Synergy
$0.24
Divergent Equation+8% Synergy
$0.24
Disdainful Stroke+8% Synergy
$0.17
Desperate Ritual+8% Synergy
$7.79
Homesickness+8% Synergy
$0.11
Choreographed Sparks+8% Synergy
$0.27
Stress Dream+8% Synergy
$0.11
Chase Inspiration+7% Synergy
$0.16
Brush Off+7% Synergy
$0.20
Essence Flux+7% Synergy
$1.57
Spell Pierce+7% Synergy
$0.24
Galvanic Iteration+7% Synergy
$0.34
Swan Song+5% Synergy
$8.27
Dig Through Time+4% Synergy
$0.26
Unexpected Windfall+4% Synergy
$3.20
Mana Sculpt+4% Synergy
$0.79
Sink into Stupor+3% Synergy
$5.78
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$16.74
Abrade+3% Synergy
$0.21
Narset's Reversal+3% Synergy
$2.17
Pact of Negation+3% Synergy
$18.73
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.51
Red Elemental Blast+2% Synergy
$11.10
Force of Negation+2% Synergy
$52.00
Flusterstorm+1% Synergy
$8.44
Brain Freeze+1% Synergy
$3.05
Deflecting Swat+1% Synergy
$68.43
Mental Misstep+0% Synergy
$8.52
Aetherize-1% Synergy
$0.39
Arcane Denial-3% Synergy
$1.82
Snap-3% Synergy
$3.40
Lightning Bolt-4% Synergy
$0.83
Reality Shift-4% Synergy
$0.31
Frantic Search-6% Synergy
$1.09
Pongify-7% Synergy
$1.27
Rapid Hybridization-8% Synergy
$0.64
Negate-9% Synergy
$0.34
Brainstorm-12% Synergy
$1.38
Chaos Warp-13% Synergy
$0.46
Opt-18% Synergy
$0.24
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zaffai and the Tempests's game plan and control the board.
Call Forth the Tempest+32% Synergy
$38.43
Expropriate+32% Synergy
$14.47
Enter the Infinite+32% Synergy
$7.34
Solve the Equation+23% Synergy
$3.60
Stock Up+23% Synergy
$1.44
Sea Gate Restoration+23% Synergy
$38.97
Rise of the Eldrazi+22% Synergy
$24.36
Insurrection+20% Synergy
$10.22
Splatter Technique+18% Synergy
$0.30
Dance with Calamity+17% Synergy
$0.33
Volcanic Vision+16% Synergy
$0.58
Beacon of Tomorrows+16% Synergy
$3.33
Mizzix's Mastery+15% Synergy
$8.70
Seize the Spoils+15% Synergy
$0.29
Temporal Manipulation+15% Synergy
$12.61
Temporal Mastery+15% Synergy
$4.52
Echocasting Symposium+13% Synergy
$4.28
Visionary's Dance+12% Synergy
$0.13
Expressive Iteration+11% Synergy
$0.42
Temporal Trespass+11% Synergy
$3.57
Brass's Bounty+10% Synergy
$0.43
Capture of Jingzhou+10% Synergy
$11.13
Personal Tutor+10% Synergy
$6.29
Blatant Thievery+10% Synergy
$5.74
Time Warp+9% Synergy
$5.60
Clone Legion+9% Synergy
$3.84
Flow State+9% Synergy
$1.78
Alrund's Epiphany+9% Synergy
$3.33
Karn's Temporal Sundering+9% Synergy
$1.43
Artistic Process+9% Synergy
$0.11
Creative Technique+8% Synergy
$0.32
Sleight of Hand+7% Synergy
$0.28
Steal the Show+7% Synergy
$0.29
Rousing Refrain+7% Synergy
$0.31
Part the Waterveil+7% Synergy
$1.20
Furygale Flocking+6% Synergy
$0.31
Procrastinate+6% Synergy
$0.20
Abstract Performance+6% Synergy
$0.29
Surge to Victory+5% Synergy
$0.32
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+4% Synergy
$11.42
Mind's Desire+2% Synergy
$1.38
Treasure Cruise+1% Synergy
$0.29
Wheel of Fortune+1% Synergy
$2107.72
Rite of Flame+0% Synergy
$5.65
Blasphemous Act-3% Synergy
$9.99
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$2.95
Windfall-9% Synergy
$5.06
Ponder-11% Synergy
$1.94
Preordain-12% Synergy
$0.42
Faithless Looting-17% Synergy
$0.34
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sapphire Medallion+13% Synergy
$6.31
Ruby Medallion+13% Synergy
$11.86
Diary of Dreams+11% Synergy
$0.28
Mindsplice Apparatus+2% Synergy
$0.85
Wayfarer's Bauble0% Synergy
$0.36
Isochron Scepter-1% Synergy
$14.21
The One Ring-2% Synergy
$104.20
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$3.39
Swiftfoot Boots-13% Synergy
$2.60
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zaffai and the Tempests's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Thousand-Year Storm+14% Synergy
$1.06
Sunbird's Invocation+10% Synergy
$0.39
Shark Typhoon+7% Synergy
$1.41
Double Vision+7% Synergy
$0.61
Arcane Bombardment+6% Synergy
$7.64
Swarm Intelligence+6% Synergy
$0.40
Omniscience+4% Synergy
$6.03
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$2.42
Rite of the Dragoncaller+1% Synergy
$4.24
Leyline of Anticipation+1% Synergy
$8.07
Mystic Remora+0% Synergy
$12.73
Propaganda-5% Synergy
$2.15
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zaffai and the Tempests to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Crackling Wit-4% Synergy
$13.38
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mistrise Village+12% Synergy
$8.64
Mystic Sanctuary+11% Synergy
$1.00
Skycoach Waypoint+10% Synergy
$0.23
Great Hall of the Biblioplex+7% Synergy
$0.43
City of Traitors+4% Synergy
$536.46
Urza's Saga+3% Synergy
$40.70
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$7.74
Restless Spire+2% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of the False God+2% Synergy
$0.28
Otawara, Soaring City+1% Synergy
$27.79
Reliquary Tower-1% Synergy
$3.11
Desolate Lighthouse-2% Synergy
$0.30
Rogue's Passage-8% Synergy
$0.43
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Resonating Lute+34% Synergy
$1.67
Tablet of Discovery+22% Synergy
$1.69
Thran Dynamo+19% Synergy
$4.04
Worn Powerstone+7% Synergy
$0.34
Potioner's Trove+7% Synergy
$0.19
Gilded Lotus+6% Synergy
$0.57
Grim Monolith+6% Synergy
$472.34
Bender's Waterskin+5% Synergy
$0.72
Basalt Monolith+4% Synergy
$3.39
Talisman of Creativity+4% Synergy
$1.91
Mox Diamond+3% Synergy
$1118.84
Chrome Mox+2% Synergy
$171.27
Hedron Archive+2% Synergy
$0.25
Fellwar Stone+2% Synergy
$0.78
Lion's Eye Diamond+1% Synergy
$814.51
Midnight Clock+1% Synergy
$0.62
Mox Opal+0% Synergy
$241.89
Lotus Petal+0% Synergy
$35.10
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
$0.77
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
$0.34
Fire Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.46
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
$1.98
Sky Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.26
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.30
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$1.90
Izzet Signet-5% Synergy
$0.38
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zaffai and the Tempests decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Sea Gate Restoration+23% Synergy
$38.97
Spectacle Summit+16% Synergy
$0.11
Pinnacle Monk+13% Synergy
$1.14
Stormcarved Coast+12% Synergy
$1.89
Volcanic Island+8% Synergy
Thundering Falls+7% Synergy
$14.47
Steam Vents+7% Synergy
$12.14
Scalding Tarn+6% Synergy
$39.28
Scorched Geyser+6% Synergy
$0.84
Cavern of Souls+6% Synergy
$49.85
Turbulent Springs+6% Synergy
$4.65
Gemstone Caverns+5% Synergy
$53.52
Riverpyre Verge+5% Synergy
$21.40
City of Brass+4% Synergy
$12.03
Terramorphic Expanse+4% Synergy
$0.36
Arid Mesa+3% Synergy
$27.24
Sink into Stupor+3% Synergy
$5.78
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$16.74
Misty Rainforest+3% Synergy
$36.49
Flooded Strand+3% Synergy
$15.98
Polluted Delta+3% Synergy
$18.87
Mana Confluence+3% Synergy
$32.85
Fabled Passage+3% Synergy
$1.14
Bloodstained Mire+3% Synergy
$17.93
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.51
Prismari Campus+1% Synergy
$0.22
Coastal Peak+1% Synergy
$0.31
Wooded Foothills+1% Synergy
$16.85
Exotic Orchard+1% Synergy
$0.32
Training Center+0% Synergy
$16.27
Evolving Wilds+0% Synergy
$0.13
Cascade Bluffs+0% Synergy
$0.35
Prismatic Vista+0% Synergy
$36.13
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.72
Mountain0% Synergy
$0.14
Island0% Synergy
$0.13
Molten Tributary-2% Synergy
$0.29
Ferrous Lake-3% Synergy
$0.28
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
$0.24
Riverglide Pathway-3% Synergy
$4.72
Spirebluff Canal-3% Synergy
$5.34
Swiftwater Cliffs-3% Synergy
$0.17
Shivan Reef-3% Synergy
$0.35
Fiery Islet-3% Synergy
$6.53
Frostboil Snarl-4% Synergy
$0.25
Myriad Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.27
Command Tower-5% Synergy
$0.36
Sulfur Falls-7% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of Epiphany-7% Synergy
$0.24
Izzet Boilerworks-12% Synergy
$0.36
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